Stateline Story: GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash
This story was originally published by Stateline. By Anna Claire Vollers Stateline February 20, 2025 A push by GOP attorneys general in 17 states to strike down part of a federal law providing disability protections from discrimination has prompted an outcry from advocates, paren “...”
WFYI Story: Indiana’s public records expert steps down as new law shapes office’s future
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Rachel Fradette WFYI February 20, 2025 Luke Britt, Indiana’s longest serving public access counselor is stepping down after 12 years in the role following changes to his office by state lawmakers this time last year. The Office o “...”
TPR RELEASE BLOCKED AGAIN: Another trial court rules terminated pregnancy reports are medical records and not subject to disclosure
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 20, 2025 A Marion County Superior Court judge has blocked the Indiana Department of Health from releasing terminated pregnancy reports, becoming the second trial court jurist to determine the documents are not public records. Mario “...”
ICC story: Senate kills early voting cuts, closed primary bills — and backtracks on municipal election changes
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle February 20, 2025 Republican senators killed two flashy election proposals and significantly scaled back a third after letting the trio languish on the chamber “...”
PNS story: More Hoosiers struggle to afford food as need grows
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service February 19, 2025 Food insecurity is rising in Indiana. A Feeding Indiana’s Hungry study found 76% of surveyed households expect to need food assistance as often or more i “...”
Mirror Indy story: These Indy business owners are feeling the effects of DEI opposition
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Tyler Fenwick Mirror Indy February 18, 2025 If John Morrow Jr. wants to plan for the future of his Indianapolis business, he needs answers. From the Indiana Department of Transportation. From the federal government. From a ju “...”
TSF Story: Explainer: What’s behind a Hoosier National Forest management project controversy
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Olivia O’Neal TheStatehouseFile.com February 18, 2025 On Feb. 6, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun wrote to the United States Forest Service (USFS) asking for the immediate withdrawal of a forest management project that “...”
TSF story: Latest report on the wellbeing of Hoosier children gives Indiana a mixed report card
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Erin Bruce TheStatehouseFile.com February 17, 2025 Charlotte, 8, excitedly pulled a pink pair of sunglasses out of the drawstring bag from MCCOY, the Marion County Commission on Youth. She used a bench in the lobby o “...”
HOMELESS BILL ADVANCES: HB 1662, which bans street camping, passes House committee despite opposition
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 18, 2025 Despite continued opposition from organizations that serve the homeless and concerns from two Republican legislators about some of the requirements being imposed, the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee on Mon “...”
Votebeat analysis: Trump’s Justice Department signals a retreat from voting rights cases
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Carrie Levine Votebeat February 17, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”